The pre rut is kicking off here in South Central IL. Have been coming across a few scrapes and rubs near food sources. Just wondering if anyone else is getting the fever. Hunting waterfowl is my favorite time of year but ill put Halloween through the opener of gun season up there with it. Just wondering if there is any other as they say "goat hunting" enthusiasts out there that are getting the itch and coming across any sign.

Where hunt the woods are dead until Nov 10. Maybe some half-hearted pawing and brush beating but nothing heavy. There is not a lot of competition between bucks in my area though, too much ground, too few deer. Nov 18-23 is your best chance to see a real show.